The Demon Swordsman 3
Ch. 66 - The Goddess of Fire

On the other side of the Shang Empire. Lan Zhuxian tried to remain calm in the midst of the heated situation, regarding what they were facing this time only a handful of people knew.

They were not sent to the battlefield to help Xin Chen. It was precisely the other people appointed, without involving some parties who were eager to fight for Xin Chen.

The strangeness can be felt by everyone. A lot of them survived but that doesn't mean they won. Victory was still so gray in plain sight, the situation suddenly spun around and became out of their control. If the Dark Dragon and Xin Fai Sudha intervened, it meant that troops like soldiers would be useless to overcome these problems. It will only add to the casualties.

Therefore the higher-ups decided to send a thousand troops.

But Lan Zhuxian saw something strange.

The average of the people sent did indeed have a good record footprint as a swordsman of the Shang Empire. But not the really best. Many of them were retirees - whose strength was now nothing more than an ordinary swordsman. Some others were already disabled due to the previous battle that made them stop being a swordsman.

More precisely, they are great people who have been unused and want to be eliminated by luring the swordsman with abundant treasures. For people like those who need money for necessities of life or the cost of caring for a war defect is very expensive, this option is one of the best options with high risk.

Lan Zhuxian's conjecture was further strengthened when he saw the many greatest warriors scattered throughout Fanlu's city. It is certain, now the government prioritizes the security of the capital rather than focusing on attacks in the Valley of the Gods. For them, the safety of the city of Fanlu was everything. The heart of the Empire is there. If the attack came to cripple the city, not only would it suffer such a huge loss. Political activity will be disrupted.

Some nobles have moved to a place that is thought to be safe. It's just that there are some things that can't be moved in the near future to respond to that, placed power on all sides of Fanlu City. If the attack came, then they could hold on.

Lan An had yet to recover properly from the injuries she had sustained. Dying he had passed and fortunately his breath could still blow up to that second.

When he woke up, what he first saw was Lan Zhuxian sneaking around with a face cover covering a part of the face. Precisely just closing from the chin to the nose, his eyes are still visible. Lan An certainly remembered that face, she was a core member of the Four Surveillance Units.

"Previously introduce me Lan Zhuxian, the representative of the Four Master Reconnaissance Units, I don't mean to be presumptuous to enter your room let alone your situation is not okay. But there's something I have to say here, there's nothing more worthy of knowing than you."

Lan An responded quickly.

"About what?"

"The two sons of the Demonic Sword are fighting in the Valley of the Gods ..."

"Then?"

"Without assistance. The agreement was not fulfilled. The ones sent there are only those who are not fully able to fight. Even more elderly and those who are already disabled. Huo Rong and Shui also went there, it was because they kept on revolting like people in a trance."

Of course hearing the news Lan An was shocked. He could not cover the anxiety that suddenly struck, the look on his face was furrowing deeply, he covered his face with one hand while thinking hard.

Want to speak even Lan An does not have many rights. He was no longer the First Pillar of the Shang Empire. But leaving both of them in grave danger was his responsibility.

Lan An nodded in understanding. "I'll come there."

"I'm coming with you."

"Don't." Lan An cut without thinking long. "This is something far beyond our reach. If you can avoid more casualties, that's better. Your job is to guard this place."

Lan Zhuxian could neither refuse nor accept, he was going awry at the same time.

"I understand. All the remaining members of the Four Surveillance Units will guard this place. Leave the rest to us."

Lan Zhuxian left before the bodyguards entered and made sure of the man's condition. Lan An did not know how long she had been lying in the room. She still did not want to meet Xin Xia, before Xin Fai returned. It was only then that Lan An wanted to deal with his wife.

Tonight, he's going there. Without bringing guards. Lan An pretended to sleep while the examination was conducted, monitoring her improved physical state from the last time the fight. Even though he was still sick, he was confident that he could fight. For that reason, in the middle of a quiet night Lan An packed some supplies and left Fanlu City.

Anyone who went to the Valley of the Gods could be sure to be insane. The land, it is thought to have been destroyed until it is no longer shaped. The Dark Dragon is fierce, there is no stopping it. Even the greatest people of the Shang Empire retreated when they saw the gigantic body spinning in the sky. A blue flame that can burn anyone in seconds, the presence of the Devil Sword in the midst of battle and an old enemy hiding from battle.

Full of threats so that none of the community can breathe calmly. Almost every day they felt a great tremor coming from a distance. It was as if the great battle in the Valley of the Gods had never stopped. Their hero, is fighting. He showed no sign of retreating from his duty to guard the Shang Empire.

The people again felt a great tremor, the place was only blocked a few kilometers from the Valley of the Gods. From afar, the shadow of a giant body was seen writhing. And the most obvious thing is that the storm and the cloud in that place never wanted to disappear from there.

"I'm sorry those two potential lads had to put their bodies in the front row, to protect us ..."

"People in the palace did not think at all about the fate of the two and instead wanted to get rid of the Demon Sword that was their father. How cruel ..."

"I can only pray for the safety of both of them. And I hope they bring back the victory."

Some rituals were held in some villages, without any orders. The people took the initiative themselves to do that. Because it is inevitable news brought a few days ago. The return of the Second Son of the Demonic Sword was also shocking news. That way, they had a lot of hope for this war to end soon.

Then as they were busy praying and closing their eyes, a man who covered his entire robe with a shabby blue cloth accompanied by a hat that disguised his face passed by. The people who saw the man carrying the sword on his waist definitely thought that person would fight.

And plus the man went in the direction where the Valley of the Gods was located making the others start whispering.

"You want to go to the Valley of the Gods, sir?"

There is no lawfulness.

"You better back off. There is very dangerous, you will only die in vain there. Think back to your steps!"

The voice was no longer warning, it sounded more like a threat. The man stopped, holding the handle of the sword with one hand, his body turned around though not completely.

"The two sons of the Demon Sword were screaming for help, while many people were paying attention to their ears and were busy building a fortress to save themselves."

Even when the man resumed his steps, they were still speechless without being able to reply to his words.

***

Xin Chen scolded repeatedly, The Fire Goddess is hard to reach. It was inconceivable that he would face the Fire Force Controller on this earth, who was even able to turn the clouds into hot coals. Laughter of ruckus continued to soar into the sky, tearing apart anyone's eardrums. But even more annoying than that, the laughter seemed to mock him.

That's enough. The War God Spirit was unable to serve the woman and preferred to attack the Dark Dragon. Xin Chen throbbed, feeling the temperature rise again. A surge of strength rolled up from below forming a trap, the Fire Goddess managed to make him fall into a fool. But Xin Chen's dodging was startled by a kick from below that chased after him like a burst of light.

Sontak besieged from various sides make it a confusion. Xin Chen cursed inwardly. His spirit power could not be used to its full potential. He is restoring that power. While the time his body could not use the spirit body as before. It was a danger, because his opponent was the Fire Goddess who could burn his human body. By making his human body burn, then his spirit body would also get the same damage.

While Huo Rong had already made every effort to return to her stealth body. It was indeed a miracle he could survive without his demon gems and fire power. But it did not rule out the possibility that he still had the remnants of strength, even though just that physical strength alone was enough to help Xin Chen's current state.

After doing some manual healing, some parts of Huo Rong's body were lucky to still be able to recover. That way the power circle can be filled as before. The healing of his body continued to run normally unexpectedly, it made him a little relieved. It would take some more time so that Huo Rong could recover to the maximum.

While waiting for that, he hoped that Xin Chen could survive from Xin Fai and the Fire Goddess.

The Dark Dragon was above the clouds. The weakening of Xin Chen's spirit power had a lot of effect on the strength of the War God Spirit at this moment, he could not bring out the power like before. This time he avoided rather than attacked.

If his body can have injuries then it is certain that the body of the War God Spirit is currently bloodied and severely injured.

One burst of fire, the War God Spirit could not protect itself from the pressure of the incoming temperature. His body began to be vulnerable to attacks, pain began to whack all over the body. The Spirit of the War God began to fall, he lost control over the clouds.

Xin Chen who realized it immediately approached and did not let the Dark Dragon further destroy it.

Xin Chen's hands felt stiff. He had fought so long without stopping, the limits of ability had been repeatedly passed through him. Either until when he was able to survive the enemy melwan who apparently will not retreat before he fell. Inevitably, Xin Chen had to risk many things for a pseudo victory that he had never seen coming.

Xin Chen took a breath, channeling a bit of spirit power to the War God Spirit. Not so much he can get out. The War God Spirit opened his eyes again, it seemed like the spirit had its own limits that could make him tired.

"We have to win this fast. Or else, before we lose everything, we'll lose by falling at the end of the battle."

"I know that." Xin Chen continued inwardly, "But there are so many things that go beyond my control and I am unable to finish."

"Stop putting on such a crybaby face, boy. You're like you just left your brother out of the playground."

Xin Chen replied annoyedly. "Indeed. But this isn't a playground."

The Spirit of the War God chuckled.

"Hey, you know," he said throwing his gaze at the enemies who began to move from all directions to encircle them. "It felt like today was like a long dream that defied adrenaline, I always missed situations like this.".

A line of smiles was seen on his face, although it looked rather frightening in the eyes of ordinary humans.

"But I didn't think I was actually dealing with an enemy I never expected, whose level of strength was so high. I've enjoyed this fight so much."

The War God Spirit woke up, gathering back his strength in both palms and putting on a confident gaze.

"Let's get this over with, as soon as possible. I know you must miss the sunshine out there so much, right? The sun in this place is excruciating, hahahah." The actual candanya was aimed at the Fire Goddess. Thanks to that woman, the temperature in the Valley of the Gods was even able to injure the body of the War God Spirit if she was not aware.

"I'm counting on you. After this tell me what you want, don't ask for anything, I won't grant it."

The War God Spirit chuckled, he held his stomach and then said mockingly, disbelieving Xin Chen had just offered it.

"You're possessed by a good-natured demon, huh? I think the devil just turned around to see your face, hahaha. Speaking of requests, I have one. Not being granted is okay either."

"What's that?"

"Go to the warm bath and peek-out"

The lashing gaze made his laughter even bigger.

"Good, fine. Then what about wine and entertainment houses?"

"Hm."

That voice sounded annoyed

"Yes, hahaha later I thought. The enemy is already in front of us. Get ready!"

"No need to tell me."

The powers of darkness and the Goddess of Eternity fight the forces of spirit alongside the Fire of Eternity. The two camps met, making a huge explosion that blew the dust around. The Fire Goddess raised her hand, making large rocks from the ground rise up into the air, she turned those rocks into blazing flames. Then send everything to Xin Chen.

But before it chased after him, Huo Rong with one hand of her silhouette caught the thing empty-handed. His eyes were burning staring at the Fire Goddess.

"What makes you side with the enemy? Even if you knew, it was an act you shouldn't have done?! Fucking woman!!"